Closing date: Sunday, 11 January 2015
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT OFFER 2015
Name of host organization: World Intellectual Property Organization
Location: WIPO Headquarters, Internal Oversight Division
Closing date for applications: January 11 , 2015
Starting date: February 1, 2015
End date: July 31, 2015
Remuneration: Please see attached 'Intern Guidelines'
Supervisor: Mr. Claude Hilfiker, Head, Evaluation Section
E-mail: Claude.hilfiker@wipo.int
Section: Evaluation Section
Division: Internal Oversight Division
Homepage: http://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/oversight/iaod/index.html
Dates/duration: 6 months
Supervisor: Mr. Claude Hilfiker, Head, Evaluation Section
Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned
- The Internal Oversight Division (IOD) supports the Director General in his management responsibilities and assists program managers in attaining the Organization's objectives, by providing objective, systematic and independent reviews of program implementation and operations. It makes recommendations to assist management in discharging its responsibilities, achieving the Organization's strategic goals and objectives and safeguarding its staff and assets by conducting in an independent manner:
- Audits - assessing the adequacy of management controls to ensure cost-efficient and accountable operations.
- Evaluations - analyzing and assessing program results to improve current implementation and performance as well as future planning.
- Investigations - examining possible wrongdoing and identifying vulnerable areas where fraudulent activity might occur.
- The work of the IOD is governed by the Internal Oversight Charter approved by the WIPO General Assembly.
- The primary task of the successful candidate will be to assist in evaluation assignments planned in the Division's Oversight Plan yet to be defined: the type of evaluations undertaken by the Division range from project or program evaluations to country portfolio or strategic evaluations.
- The successful candidate will be, as needed, associated to other work of the Internal Oversight Division.
Training components and learning elements
- Internal oversight in international organizations;
- International development; knowledge management
- Internal Audit and Evaluation methodologies and processes.
- Specific Knowledge concerning the Intellectual Property (IP) system and ways to provide evidence-based analysis of its performance.
- Preparation and conduct of Peer Reviews.
Participation training courses
- Yes, if the need arises in the context of the successful candidate's project and contributions.
- Subject to budget availability.
Additional comments
- We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with relevant education and/or experience, willing and able to contribute actively to all the above mentioned internal oversight functions
Required Qualifications
Academic qualification
- University students: Individuals who have completed their first-level degree; and individuals enrolled in postgraduate-level studies who have not completed their coursework and the final thesis.
- Postgraduate students or young professionals: Individuals enrolled in postgraduate-level studies who have completed their coursework but not the final thesis; and
- Individuals who have completed their postgraduate-level studies.
Subjects
- Evaluation
- Business Management
- Public Administration or International Organizations
- Intellectual Property Law
Language Skills
- English
- French and/or any other UN language is a plus.
Computer literacy
- Proficiency in MS Office programs specially Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
- Knowledge of other oversight or data management related applications (e.g. Teammate©, OneNote) is a plus.
Internship-related experiences
- Administration experience;
- Very strong drafting and research skills;
- Interest in program assessments;
- Quantitative and qualitative skills are required;
- Knowledge and/or experience of international auditing and evaluation standards as well as knowledge of public sector organizations is a plus.
Additional skills/requirements
- Willingness to work in a truly multi-cultural team;
- Excellent organization skills;
- Enthusiasm and good tact.
Contact Information
Internal Oversight Division (IOD)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
34, Chemin des Colombettes
1211 Geneva - Switzerland
Tel.: +4122 338 7011
Fax: +4122 338 8770
E-mail: iod@wipo.int
http://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/oversight
